Auditions for students between the ages of 9 to 15 will begin at 6:00pm with adult auditions commencing at 7:00pm. Those auditioning should plan on arriving a half hour early for processing of paperwork.

Director/Choreographer Nicki Poer, and Musical Director Patrick Coyle will be casting 4 women ages 16 and up to play mid 20’s to 80’s and one man age16 and up able to mid 20’s to 60’s.

Additionally, 4 children (2 boys and 2 girls) aged 9 and up able to play ages 8 to 14 will be cast as students at Mount St. Helens. Students auditioning will be taught a song and short dance combination at auditions.

Those auditioning for adult roles will be asked to sing 16-32 measures of a contemporary theatre, pop or gospel song or a song from the score. Please bring sheet music as an accompanist will be provided. Adults will be taught a dance combination and should wear appropriate clothing and shoes. They may also be asked to read from the script.

Christmas is right around the corner and the little sisters of Hoboken are thrilled to be taping their first “TV Special” in the Cable Access Studio built by Reverend Mother in the convent basement.

Joining our lovable nuns for the holiday broadcast are Father Virgil, and four of Mount Saint Helen's most talented students.

As the cameras roll and the show progresses, it quickly spirals out of control, taking a series of unexpected twists and turns; all leading to a laugh-filled finale. In addition to some of your favorite carols, the tuneful score includes Twelve Days Prior to Christmas, Santa Ain't Comin' to Our House, We Three Kings of Orient Are Us and It's Better to Give Than to Receive. Just like a cup of egg nog and a good fruit cake, Nuncrackers is sure to help make your holiday season merry and bright!

A free Inside the Civic workshop will be held on Saturday, September 8 in the Carver Center, 426 S. Park Street. The purpose of this informative workshop is to help those auditioning for Nuncrackers best prepare for the audition.

Advance registration is required and may be made at volunteer@kazoocivic.com or by calling Director of Volunteers, Preston Misner at 343 - 2280.

Everyone at the Civic is committed to the practices of flexible, imaginative casting. Volunteers of all ethnicities and backgrounds, regardless of experience, are encouraged to participate in their creative endeavors.

Also, reasonable accommodations will be made for those requiring special needs. Rehearsals will begin on Monday, October 1. Nuncrackers plays in the Civic Auditorium November 23 through December 9 with a potential holdover through December 15.

For more information on auditions, volunteering or crew opportunities visit the Civic online at www.kazoocivic.com or call 269-343-2280.